Linux Essentials

Introduction

1. Selecting an Operating System
-What Is an OS?
-Investigating User Interfaces
-Where Does Linux Fit in the OS World?
-What Is a Distribution?

2. Understanding Software Licensing
-Investigating Software Licenses
-Looking at the Free Software Foundation
-Looking at the Open Source Initiative
-Looking at the Creative Commons
-Using Open Source Licenses

3. Investigating Linux’s Principles and Philosophy
-Exploring Linux through the Ages
-Using Open Source Software
-Understanding OS Roles

4. Using Common Linux Programs
-Using a Linux Desktop Environment
-Working with Productivity Software
-Using Server Programs
-Managing Programming Languages
-Handling Software Packages

5. Managing Hardware
-Learning about Your CPU
-Identifying Motherboard Capabilities
-Sizing Your Power Supply
-Understanding Disk Issues
-Managing Displays
-Handling USB Devices
-Managing Drivers

6. Getting to Know the Command Line
-Starting a Command Line
-Running Programs
-Using Shell Features
-Getting Help Using man Pages
-Getting Help Using info Pages
-Finding Additional Documentation

7. Managing Files
-Understanding Where Things Go
-Navigating Files and Directories
-Manipulating Files
-Manipulating Directories

8. Searching, Extracting, and Archiving Data
-Using Regular Expressions
-Searching for and Extracting Data
-Redirecting Input and Output
-Archiving Data

9. Exploring Processes and Process Data
-Understanding Package Management
-Understanding the Process Hierarchy
-Identifying Running Processes 1
-Using Log Files

10. Editing Files
-Understanding the Role of Text Files
-Choosing an Editor
-Launching an Editor
-Editing Files with pico or nano
-Editing Files with vi

11. Creating Scripts
-Beginning a Shell Script
-Using Commands
-Using Arguments
-Using Variables
-Using Conditional Expressions
-Using Loops
-Using Functions
-Setting the Script’s Exit Value

12. Understanding Basic Security
-Understanding Accounts
-Using Account Tools
-Working as root

13. Creating Users and Groups
-Creating New Accounts
-Modifying Accounts
-Deleting Accounts
-Managing Groups

14. Setting Ownership and Permissions
-Setting Ownership
-Setting Permissions
-Using Special Permission Bits and File Features

15. Managing Network Connections
-Understanding Network Features
-Configuring a Network Connection
-Testing Your Network Connection
-Protecting Your System from the Bad Guys

Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
Appendix B: LPI ’s Certification Program

Index